Flaxseed Chutney Powder

Today I would like to add Flax seeds dry chutney powder recipe to this blog. This chutney powder is a good combo for Idli, Dosa, Chapati and Roti too when we serve with melted Ghee.

Flax seed owes its primary healthy reputation to three of them: Omega-3 essential Fatty acids, Lignans and fiber. Flax seeds are an excellent source of anti-inflammatory omega-3 essential fatty acids which helps to combat heart diseases, diabetes and menopause related problems. Flaxseeds have the highest amount of lignans – up to 800 times any other plant – which are cancer fighting compounds. Flaxseed is high in fiber. Flaxseed helps fight constipation, inflammation.

Ingredients for Flaxseed Chutney Powder:

½ cup Flax seeds

½ cup Peenuts

½ cup Channa Dal (Bengalgram Dal)

¼ cup Urad dal (Blackgram Dal)

1 cup Curry leaves

4 to 5 Garlic cloves (optional)

10 to 15 dried byadgi red chilies(wrinkled skin variety) (if you are using other variety use around 5 to 8 chillies)

Lemon size Tamarind

½ tsp Hing (Asafoetida)

1½ teaspoon salt (as per taste)

To prepare Flaxseed Chutney Powder:

In a fry pan Dry roast all the above mentioned ingredients separately except hing and salt. Note : You have to roast the flax seeds until you hear a popping sound.

Make sure that all the ingredients are nicely cooked in slow flame. Transfer all roasted items to a bowl including hing and salt. Mix well and allow it to cool completely.Once this is cool enough, put it into the mixer and grind it to a coarse powder.

Now the healthy Flax seed chutney powder is ready. Serve it with Idli, Dosa, Chapati and Roti or even with hot steamed rice with a little Ghee or oil.

Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Tips / Notes :

Store it in airtight glass jar and if required keep it in refrigerator.

Use only dry spoons to increase the shelf life.

You can spread this chutney powder along with Ghee while preparing Masala Dosa.